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BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE

2101 E 71st ST , CHICAGO, IL, 60649

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2016-06-13; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

6 findings at the latest imported inspection (2016-06-13), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2016-06-13: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-29 — PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1583509 DATE 10-27-15 STILL NOT CORRECTED:(45)MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
  • Not Critical: CHI-33 — FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY AND FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN,DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-34 — FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-35 — WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILE, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND DIRTY WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN WALLS,REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHEILDS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTATIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-45 — FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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